In Case you have not seen the documentary, Ross Kemp: Gangs in Jamaica, View it in it's entirety right here. As a Jamaican, It concerns me greatly to see the violence that is plaguing my homeland. 

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Alright whether you celebrate Halloween or not its October 31st and the dark nature of this holiday for some is bringing back memories of those good old fashion "Sneak Up On You" Scary Movies. Here is a list of 10 Movies we think cause a few trickles down the leg.

TELL US WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE OF ALL TIME

1. Nightmare On Elmes Street

Held On Friday October 24th
@ Tophop Gdns Fort Lauderdale Florida
Hosted By: TC & 1800 Bungie
Appearances By: Don Youth, Tenor Blue, Becky Glacier, Honerable
Music By: DJ Muss Buss, Bungie & The Crew.
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Photo By: Cascade Wilhelm
(Kingston, Jamaica)

With all things being equal reggae recording artiste Etana could yet have another brilliant month come November when she sets off for her very first tour of the U.S as a reggae artiste. Etana who toured Europe during the summer has been enjoying good feedback from the states and will be looking to solidify a section of that market for herself.

The spirited singer will leave the island on Friday and head to the Bahamas where she will perform at the Millennium Countdown Showcase. From there Etana will commence her month long tour beginning in Hartford Connecticut, from there Etana will make stops in Manhattan & Brooklyn New York, Boston, Miami, Virginia, Philadelphia, Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania before traveling to South American to conclude her international gigs in Belize.

Outside of her tour Etana has been busy working on her Fan Club. The club which is also available online allows fans of etana to communicate with the singer and share in her musical journey every step of the way. Persons who become apart of the fan club will also become be eligible for periodical giveaways of some of Etana's prized merchandises. Fans will also get the latest info and photo updates of her tour performances and shows.

0(Kingston, Jamaica)

Dancehall recording artiste Slash will for the first time jet off to Europe for a 4 week tour of France and by all account the still upcoming deejay is ready for the trip. Slash who hails from the Portmore Municipality will venture into a number of French venues & clubs in and around major cities and by the feedback so far people have already started to anticipate his arrival.

Slash is set to leave the island on Monday November 3rd and is due to return early December. Still promoting his single "Hate Me For" Slash explains that a video will be done soon. "Yes we definitely planning to do a video for "Hate Me For", its been getting alot of good responses and I think the people want to see a new video from Slash so we looking to make that happen very soon hopefully after the tour".

Commenting on his readiness Slash said its opportunities like this that will help catapult his career. "This tour has been in the making for sometime now and i was patient so now that its happening I'm ready, I've been ready to show the world what I'm capable of and I know there gonna like it".

Checkout the tour date on his myspace page.
www.myspace.com/portmoreslash

Greetings Malaika,

I have a problem with money, well not me but my man. We both work very hard and are saving money to move in together. We have been together 4 years, we both live with our families and decided this summer to move in for January 1st and start a new year together. My problem is that I make a lot more money than him and we decided to share everything half way, the rent, food and utilities, everything was going good until this week when he was laid off.

He has saved money and I know he will have no problem finding another job but he now says that he should pay only 1 third and not half because he makes a lot less than me. I am a little upset because it is not my fault if I make more money, so why should i pay more, we already said half, and so now he is upset cause I don't agree and I am upset for him to ask me that. What should I do? January is in 3 months and we found a place, should i move in? Should I pay more? Please help.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Merely wishing to be the Caribbean's next supermodel is not good enough, models in training in Pulse's Caribbean Model Search must live, breathe, sleep fashion as the competition never ends. With the promise of a Pulse modeling contract valued at over J$200,000 plus the opportunity  to launch an international career, the stars of the popular hit television series Caribbean Model Search (CMS) are challenged to be fierce, assertive and competitive. To win, the girls know that they have reach for heights beyond their own imagination as facing elimination is not an option. In fact, the judges are wasting little time as begin to cut in doubles and triples as they seek to engage only the very best in the final 'face-off'.

Fans bid farewell and adieu to six more model wannabe's on last week's episode of the TV series - leaving sixteen to continue on the road to becoming the region's next supermodel. Kimberlee Edwards, Noviea Douglas, Tania Francis, Roshelle McKinley, Tiffany Thompson and Toni Watson failed to impress and were sent home by CMS judges Pulse CEO, Kingsley Cooper and Pulse GM Romae Gordon.

After months of speculation, light has finally been shed on the new clothing line, 'Gully Side Wear'. The clothing line was not Mavado's idea, but the artiste says he fully endorses it because it is something that will help the Cassava Piece (Gully Side) community.

 The clothing line is named after the community he has made popular in his songs. "A di youth dem start it but me just a endorse it 'cause a Gully Side and the youth dem have talent. Dem can help themselves by making things happen," Mavado told THE STAR. "Me is a very busy man. Mi just deh yah fi do the financing. A (Franklin) Garnett and mi sister Joey (Brooks) do the management," he added. According to the designer, Franklin Garnett: "A me and de deejay (Mavado) idea.

Me design the thing dem and him love it. It started last year dem time yah, but wi just put out the appropriate thing weh ready fi di market and the deejay fully endorse it." Garnett also noted that the line will be launched in December at Mavado's birthday bash. The line comprises a range of ready-to-wear items including T-shirts, baby Ts, cotton shorts, caps and bags of various designs.

6 DAYS to go until Election day in the U.S.A, until that day I will remind everyone that it's their duty to go and vote, if you can vote and don't, then you can't say s#&! about anything going on in this world, that goes for everyone who has a voice. This election in the States will have a global effect. I am NOT telling anyone who to vote for, but watch this clip, listen to the words and then think...

This week we "Flip It Like A Dollar Coin" and bring you exclusive daggering photos from Fort Lauderdale Florida. International Daggering Never Postpone.

What a treat for all our viewers in Gambia, Africa. Sizzla will be performing LIVE on December 25th, 27th and 29th of December.

Merry Christmas indeed.

 He is promoting his latest album "Addicted". It is his first time to the motherland of Africa.

I love it when "Stars" donate their time, money and exposure to worthy causes, and anything that involves children, I support it 100%

With the U.S Historical election less than 1 week away, the Reggae community is rallying for Senator Obama, all united for a change, black and white.

JAMAICA STAR:

Congratulations to 15-year-old Shanice Robinson who has won a trip to The Bahamas as part of the promotions from September's Star of the Month feature with Etana.

Here is Shanice's winning letter discussing a possible solution to Jamaica's crime:

Seems as if this is another huge hit for Rihanna, I say Rihanna instead of T.I because as annoying as the hook is, it is also catchy and only she can deliver it like that.

These Ladies are simply amazing, the new generation of Dancehall representing for all the women, once again thanks to TNT for passing through WorldFlavas Radio.

"Etana"will be featured on November 1st 2008 on BET Jazz. It is a new music series "Sound Check". Many other artists to follow, from Sizzla to Jah Cure. Support GREAT MUSIC!

Thanks to Reggae Top Ten to remind everyone that can vote to do so, one vote does make a difference, and if you can't, still get involved, this election will affect every country in the world, trust me!

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Don't call it a comeback - more like a return to the righteous roots that nurtured him. Legendary Heavy D, (Dwight Myers) has found himself with one of the country's hottest new reggae albums, Vibes, released on his own Stride Ent. Label and distributed by Universal Music executives' Monte and and Avery Lipman's UMG brainchild, Federal Distribution, in conjunction with UMG owned subsidiary Fontana Distribution. Renowned record executive Jordan Katz is overseeing Federal Distribution and the rollout for Vibes.

You can't get it back - Gentleman on ACS

Christmas Party Time in the Tropics - Byron Lee on VP

Christmas Party Time in the Tropics - Byron Lee on Universal

Masacre Musical - De La Ghetto on Sony International

Respect Due - Bluebeats on Megalith/Jump Up

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Known to friends as Nago 25 year old Clayton Johnson better known as Exile was born and raised in Naggo's Head, Portmore and has managed to create his own mark on the music business in only a short space of time.

The former Camperdown High School student just won't stop working on his musical craft. After leaving high school in 1999, he started exploring his talent and started to rap as the hip hop genre took a big step in the Jamaican culture. Since then his talent has grown into different styles and technique. Having recently graduated from the University Of Technology in Jamaica he has drawn more closer to Jamaica's own reggae dancehall music, which was the first music he had come to know.

Bringing across the same sharp lyrics and melodies from hip hop and transforming them in Jamaican Creole (patios). He is now a reggae dancehall artist on the underground scene and planning to see the top with his latest hot singles such as (CLIMAX, COMING HOME SOON, CONTRACT, RUN UP AND DOWN) with all these songs has story telling to match any situation, he writes songs for whatever stages life can take one through. For the years to come the music industry and the world will see more from this raw talent, a diamond in the dust, he's a force to recon with.

Roots Time is the story of Jah Bull and Baboo two Rastafarians that sell LP records in an old colorful car trough the countryside towns in Jamaica. By chance their favorite and well known radio broadcaster "Farmer Roots" hitchhike them in an emergency while trying to take his sick girlfriend to a hospital. . "Jah Bull" and "Baboo" because of their Rastafarian principles don't believe in traditional medicine and convince " Farmer Roots" to take his girlfriend to a well known herbal doctor call Bongo-Hu. Getting to the herbal doctor turns to be mucho more difficult than what they expected and all kind of adventures happen in their way.

No Linga, No linga...noooo not Elephant Man, I'm talking about Overmarz, the original No linga creator.

If you don't know the song, click here and get ready to dance, the song is addictive and before you know it, you'll be doing the dance.

WorldFlavas Radio had the pleasure of speaking with the artist, unfortunately, the connection was not that great, but don't fear, a second interview is scheduled, and this time it will be out and clear when Overmarz talks to the World, WorldFlavas that is!

Malaika Passa of WorldFLavas Radio is taking your e-mails if you have any questions or request that you would like her to ask this famous dancer out of "Ravers Clavers" who crossed over to becoming an International Artist. E-mail Malaika@worldflavas.com and she will ask your questions. Shout out to Donna from S&D Celebrity and the entire S&D Family!

As you can see my weekend started with a hot date, notice how Goose and I match colors? WorldFlavas Radio was very happy to have "TNT" better known as Timberlee, Natalie Storm and Tifa in the studio. The ladies were even more charming and gracious than I thought, and definitely as beautiful if not more than in their videos.
They were in town to promote Rice and Peas mix cd with Federation Sound. They all have so many projects in the works together and separately, from touring the world, to upcoming videos.

Yahoo News

CHICAGO - Police searching for Jennifer Hudson's missing 7-year-old nephew found the body of a young boy Monday in the same SUV that was the part of the massive manhunt.

Authorities didn't identify the body of a young black boy found in the SUV Monday. But police Cmdr. Wayne Gulliford said the license plate on the SUV found Monday matched the one sought in an Amber Alert issued after the singer's mother and brother were found shot to death at home Friday.

Julian King, 7, hasn't been seen since the killings. He lives in the home where the shootings took place.

I was looking forward to the Mavado and Buju Banton show at the Ritz. It was very exciting to have Reggae come to such a glamorous venue. Originally built in 1865 as the Drake Opera House, the theatre was purchased in 1925 by Jacob Fabian, who hired architect Fred Wesley Wentworth to turn the opera house into an entertainment showcase known thereafter as The Ritz.

Where did it all go wrong? The promoters of the event G-City and Roadblock Radio dropped the ball. The event was not organized at all, chaos backstage and a poor audio sound system. I just have to say that Mavado and Buju gave Elizabeth, New Jersey a great performance, if for any reason that they kept very professional when the feedback was screeching, or when the microphone shut off more than once on each set.

Held On Friday October 24th, 2008
@ Vultron Car Park, Chelsea Road
(Kingsotn, Jamaica)
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Held On Friday October 24th, 2008
@ Indies Bar & Grill
(Kingston, Jamaica)
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson's mother was one of two victims shot and killed in Chicago earlier today. A neighbor tells TMZ the other victim was Jennifer's brother Jason.

A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies. We're told the two bodies were found dead on the scene at 2:44 PM. When the fire department arrived and discovered the bodies, police were brought in and the home was declared a crime scene. A call to Hudson's rep was not immediately returned.

UPDATE 6:40 PM: An all points bulletin has been issued for a boy, believed to be Hudson's 7-year-old nephew , who may have been taken from the scene. Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Fresh out the studios with a stunning response to Vybz Kartel's Champion In Action name calling Alliance veteran deejay Bling Dawg stands definite as he say Kartel had no reason to say his name during his performance at the show. Bling who wasted no time in recording and releasing the response single accuses Kartel of wanting
to be Bounty Killer.

Bling leaves no stones unturned as he is quote as saying: "Mi know you wah be Bounty Killer from you deh inna Alliance, Tell the bl**dclat world dats why you nuh stop wuk science, Busy and Vado guh rise an turn giants, jealousy a kill you so you start act defiant". Other lines go further to say, "A gal alone mi know tattoo dem man name, and you really need fi stop call sellasie I name, cause mi hear you did deh deh when Baby kiss Lil Wayne".

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Since I just posted on Kartel, I thought I'd share this with you all, Kartel I love you soooo much so all this, is in good spirit. I am waiting for you to get back to me and give me your side of everything.

So much controversy over this tattoo, well for those of you who are not familiar with the story, here goes, last week both Mavado and Kartel lyrically clashed at 'Champions in Action".

In one of the lyrics, Mavado said that Jeffrey Hype has a tattoo of Kartel name on his neck. In the song Mavado says "a dats why Jeffrey Hype tattoo yuh name pon him neck wid cherry". "Gangsta a gangsta when yuh see gangsta, yuh know gangsta. When yuh see freak yuh know freak, when yuh see bwoy weh tattoo up and full a tattoo pon neck, dem a freak".

So, after all this drama does he have a tattoo of Kartel name? No, actually the tattoo says "Donna", but he does have Kartel face tattooed on his arm, mmmm,  According to him "
Mi woman name, 'Donna', tattoo on mi neck wid a big heart, Donna far different from Kartel," "Kartel a my general, my dads ... my god, different from di Almighty ... Mi come from nowhere and di man tun mi inna di biggest ting ... Dere is nuting on Earth dat he (Kartel) can do an hurt mi fi mi fi give him bad face. Dats why Mavado a carry bad feelings,"

For all of you people that right off the "Lucky You" single Nanko it seems unno haffi go put unno bad-mind pon cree and join the current band wagon cause Nanko latest single "Ethan" is in hot demand. The new song which makes reference to men who partake in oral sex has been getting heavy rotation both locally and abroad simply because of its direct comedic format on the topic.

According to Nanko any man that wake up and find him girl gone is Ethan (Eat - An) use him teeth and thief weh you girl. Trust mi Nanko nuh easy, the song have a line weh say "Ethan a talk bout the girl dem sweet and look like ketchup wid meat, ah seduce the girl dem with him teeth, use knife and fork and thief weh you girl".

Anyway enough said listen for yourself.

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According tho the Jamaica Star, Mavado's management is going to sue the promoters of MonsterTruckfest.

It seems that when Mavado and his entourage reached the venue, they were turned away by a police officer who felt that Mavado had too many men with him, so Mavado and crew turned around and went back to the bus. Mavado was accompanied by 6 men.

One of the promoters said that this could have been solved since all the men had different duties and at a meeting prior to the event, everyone knew of their duties.

WorldFLavas.com tried to contact Mavado's management, but we were unable to get a direct quote, however, Julian Jones (Mavado's management) told the Star that it was over money.

WorldFlavas Radio was blessed to have Mega Banton passed through the studio last week.

The Mega Banton I remembered was the one from the 90's when "Soundboy killing" became an international hit, but as the years passed it seems as if his presence in the music arena was on and off.

After speaking with him he clarified that he chose to be on and off on the scene, as to not make himself stale or a regular on all riddims. He has been working behind the scenes with different artist, and as oppose to quantity, Mega Banton chose quality and therefore voiced to his chosing.

After all the drama, one burned house, investigations and name bashing, 50 Cent and Shaniqua Thompkins finally settled on visitation for their son Marquis.

50 Cent will get one weekend per month, one month is the summer and half of each winter and spring breaks.

Both sides are satisfied and can finally move on. Marquis is 11 years old.

A rep for Lil Wayne announced to US Magazine that Dwayne Carter the 3rd was born at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon.

Lil Wayne had announced at the BET Hip Hop Awards show that his son would be born any day now. "I got a son about to be born any day now, so shout-out to him. Pray for me."

The identity of the mother was not revealed, but at the same time rumors are circulating that singer "Nivea", and infamous "Superhead" are allegedly also expecting and that Lil Wayne is the father.

Here are the 2008 International Soca Awards held in St Kitts.

 Machel Montano once again dominated the celebrations with 6 awards. These includes 'Album of the Year', 'Male Soca Artist of the Year', 'Performer of the Year', 'Best Soca Collaboration', 'Soca Band of the Year' & 'Song Writer of the Year' (w/ Kernal Roberts). St. Lucian star Ricky T won (4) awards including 'Favorite Up-Tempo Soca', 'Best Soca Re-Mix Collaboration of the Year' (w/ Mr Vegas), 'Soca Road Mix of the Year' and 'Soca Song of the Year' (tied with Faye-Ann Lyons).

Also grabbing up four (4) awards was female sensation Faye-Ann Lyons ('Female Soca Artist of the Year', 'Soca Song of the Year', 'Female Performer of the Year', 'Favorite Up Tempo Soca of the Year'). Songstress Patrice Roberts was given the nod for 'Female Vocalist of the Year' and 'Favorite Groove Soca' for her song 'Wukkin Up'. Here are the complete list of winners:

Saturday October 18th 2008 WorldFlavas attended G-Man birthday Bash at Marcus Hall in Queens, NY.

Hiawondah, Jesse jendah, Dimon and Sensation of Rising Star, Blade and Liberator were all scheduled to perform.

The venue was packed and the patrons all in great mood until "Side Block" sound system took over the music. If it wasn't for Father G-Man showing us so much love, I would have left the crime scene right away. The sound system killed music as I know it. From there after it seemed as the music could not be resuscitated until WorldFlavas Radio own "Mentally Madness" took over and breathed life in the venue.

They renewed my faith in good music and good showmanship (see pics), all was good until someone that calls himself Joe Young "The voice of Queens" decided that the dance was all about him and he would make the rules.

Sorry that I am a day late, but as they say "Better late than never", here are this week new releases in Reggae.
I can feel your pain - Gyptian on VP

I have been following these Reggae Street Wars from Lyric DVD Mag, they are very well done and informative. I am always surprised at the bluntness of the people interviewed, then again I guess that's why they are titled Reggae Street Wars.

Left Booba, Right: Busy Signal













I always love when an artist really appreciates music and is not afraid of trying something new.

Not only did Demarco joined forces with one of France's biggest name "Booba", but now Busy Signal recorded the track "Danse pour moi ( Dance for me) " with Booba and rapper "Mala". The track will be featured on Mala's upcoming album and as soon as I get my hands on it, I will make sure to share it with you. I wonder if they sing/DJ in French?

WorldFlavas Team attended the Gyptian Album release party at Club Element in NY. The even was put on by Rhona Fox inc, and it was GREAT!

The choice of the venue was perfect and the media and patrons were in full force for this preview of the anticipated album "I can feel your Pain".

NYC was cold and freezing on that night, and to warm everyone's blood, Rhona Fox had many treats in store for all of us.

Everyone was very excited as a belly dancer took the stage with fire, and dazzled all with her sensual moves, backed by the music of DJ Maya.

We were also all entertained by the music of sounds, such as King Addies, DJ Max Glazer, Livity Movement and many more.

Around midnight Gyptian took the stage, accompanied by a guitar player and had the crowd in a frenzy from the beginning as he belted out "Serious Times".

Hit after hit, from "Beautiful Lady, Mama" to his #1 Single from the new Album of the same name "I can feel your pain". Gyptian gave the crowd a piece of him that night, and I for one have a new found admiration for this singer, his voice sounds the same Live on stage as he does on recording, and his new album is now part of my collection.

WorldFlavas.com would like to offer their condolences to the family of those who were killed in the senseless shooting early yesterday morning at the Double Diamond Club.

I was on the air at 101.5FM in NY when we started receiving phone calls from concerned citizens reporting on the shooting, 'Yasmin Brown" The girlfriend of one of the victims "William Wilberforce" reported that the gunman reloaded his gun 3 times, and that she has now lost the father of her son.

The victims were William Wilberforce, Davian Kerr, Lynchmore Forbes,and E'jon Peart (studio engineer for Queen Ifrica and Tony rebel), injured was the alleged shooter Leslie 'Steve' Moodie, a corporal of the Jamaica Deference Force (JDF) Coastguard.

According to witnesses, Steve Moodie was upset because the object of his desire was not returning his advances, and when her male friends intervened, he alledgetly started to shoot.

The Major Investigation Task Force is investigating the incident.

Dancehall sensation Latifa Brown more popularly known as Tifa has taken the lead with her hit song "Bottom of the Barrel" which is currently at the #7 spot on Richie B's Top 20 Dancehall Singles Chart.

After 11 weeks on the charts "Bottom of the Barrel" is steadily making its way up the dancehall ladder on several local and regional dancehall charts.

This is Tifa's first song to enter the charts. When asked what she thinks about all of this, she simply replied, "God is Good."

(U.S)

R&B superstar Ne-Yo will be coming to theaters soon as he prepares to both star and executive produce the upcoming romantic film Venice Beach.

According to Reuters, the Def Jam hit maker will play the role of a gifted musician who helps inspire a young female that gives up on her dream of becoming a singer. Coming from Venice Beach, Ne-Yo begins a love-based relationship with the Manhattan Beach 18 year-old, as the two begin their quest for musical careers facing both resistance and disapproval from friends and family.

In addition to the film's production, the platinum-selling crooner will also be penning the soundtrack as Duane Adler begins writing the script. Ne-Yo last worked with Adler in 2007's Save the Last Dance 2. While a director has yet to be announced, recent talks hint at Paul Hunter taking the position. Aside from directing 2003's Bulletproof Monk, Hunter has also directed music videos for major artists including Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Marilyn Manson. 

The upcoming film will mark Ne-Yo's first major starring role as he has only appeared in two films beginning last year including the dance-based flick Stomp The Yard.

I CAN NOT WAIT to see the movie, I saw the play on DVD many times and Madea is the best, so look out for movie 2009.

ATLANTA - Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta. The New Orleans rapper, who was nominated for 12 awards, was also named MVP of the Year and the Alltel Wireless People's Champ at the ceremony, which was hosted by T-Pain instead of scheduled host, comedian Katt Williams.

Kingston, Jamaica: Jamaican Deejay/SingJay Sanjay has recently released a video for his track Girls Like featuring CeCile and Aidonia produced by Samuel 'Sam Diggy' Johnson for Fresh Ear productions. What is noticeable however, is that while you will hear Aidonia's fast tempo rhymes, he is absent from the video.

The video, which was shot in 2006, depicts a dating game show where contestant CeCile must choose between two bachelors both played by Sanjay. Sanjay 1, dressed in a cap and a pink & white polo, plays the role of the romantic bachelor, who insists that he knows that girls like a more romantic lover. While Sanjay 2, dressed in a green T-Shirt, portrays the more hard core Jamaican bachelor, the role originally to be played by Aidonia who was absent from the shoot.

WorldFlavas.com would like to offer their condolences to the family of Xavier Davidson a.k.a "Flexx" (T.O.K) for the passing away of his father Hector Anthony Davidson.

Mr. Hector Anthony Davidson passed away on October 12th 2008 after a long illness. Mr.Davidson passed away on the same day as Constantine Basil Pryce, the father of Rodney Pryce a.k.a "Bounty Killer".

Our prayers go out to both families!

Held On Thursday Oct 17, 2008
@ Katz Klub
(Kingston, Jamaica)
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So, ok, I am a thick girl myself, why oh why would this chick do this to the poor table? Why?

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Who would of though that in the midst of a crisis in Jamaica where children as young as 7 months are being sexually abused and murdered that a young up and coming artists would lead the charge in speaking out about the issue.

Dancehall artiste Boom Steppa from the Pay Day Music camp is angry and on his latest single "Protect The Children" displays passion and strength with a keen underlined message of protecting and ensuring the safety of our youths because they are the future of Jamaica. Steppa who has been on his musically journey for some time now has had periods of success in the past but will no doubt get his credits for this new song that has been turning heads everywhere.

The song is powerful and once played can only go on repeat as it soon become addictive. Props to the producer Kevin Austin who crafts a deeply inspiring rhythm track called Merge.

Since September a number of children have gone missing, with many winding up murdered and raped yet the dancehall community has been fairly quiet on the issue until now.

WORLDFLAVAS.COM FULLY ENDORSE BOOM STEPPA  AND HIS TRACK "PROTECT THE CHILDREN"

LISTEN AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
http://worldflavas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=39

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Dont get it twisted but it seems for most artists a visit to the penitentiary or jail house always calm the meds and allows them to come back with some strong musical content. Teflon who recently had his woos with the law is now on bail and out the studio is his new song "Jail House Rock".  

The song which has a catchy groovy vibes sees Teflon putting his best foot forward speaking of his life behind iron bars. among other things the deejays slews lines of "It nuh pretty behind bars". Not afraid to tell the full story Teflon dives into the experiences of not being able to enjoy his freedom.

"three day mi nuh eat, all mi belly empty, mi so called friends dem neva help me, mi remember all di days the sun a pelt me, times when money inna me wallet but now it empty".

Other deejays like Aidonia have displayed similar characteristics in songs recorded after being release from incarceration. Donia recorded "Jail Story" shortly after being released from jail and the song was deemed one of his most profound songs while Vybz Kartel who recently was release from jail has a similar success with his prison single.

CHECK OUT TEFLON - JAIL HOUSE ROCK
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Dancehall artist "Stacious" has auditioned and won a major role in an upcoming movie directed by Ras Kassa, famed director of videos such as "Welcome to Jamrock, Harder they come, Dude remix" and more.

Stacy Scarlett walked in as herself and won the role of this film about Aids Awareness, the movie is filmed in Jamaica and set to be released later in the year to coincide with World Aids Day.

"Stacious" says that she always wanted to act and while in school won numerous awards for drama, "Actually, acting was my first love,"

Yesterday I posted the story of 50 Cent new album and the movie trailer that will come along with it, i thought it was a great marketing idea, now 50 Cent has another project (does he ever sleep?), a new reality TV show, similar to Donald Trump "Apprentice", or Diddy "I want to work for Diddy".

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Fresh off a heavily dose of daggering, hardcore dancehall deejay Sheldon Lawrence better known as Aidonia is back to his old tricks flipping Sharpe lyrics over some dark and equally aggressive riddim tracks.

Donia who has been keeping his presence in mainstream dancehall by release a number of song has been blazing the local and international airwaves with tunes like "Bruise It" and "Flying Dagger" but will soon be repping on a different level based on some new singles currently coming out the lab.

"War Time Now" which was produced by TJ on the Beauty & The Beast Riddim is one of Aidonia's latest releases and based on initial feedback the song is nothing short of a hit. Another bubbler being rotated and shared on website forums is "Hot Grabba" which was produced by Equiknoxx. The track finds Donia kicking some knowledge about the pros of Marijuana.

Easily one of dancehall's most gifted artists Aidonia has seen his share of setback but has proved his competitive ability by having a constant catalog of hits always in rotation.

CHECK OUT THE NEW SINGLES HERE

For "Hot Grabba"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/2057044499644d90/

For "War Time Now"
http://rapidshare.com/files/154122730/aidonia_-_war_time_now__beauty___beast_riddim_.mp3.html

ing(Gold Medalist Melaine Walker & Etana)
(Kingston, Jamaica)

Holding nothing back reggae recording artiste Etana is delving into her creativity and is stepping out with a number of new singles for the Christmas. With two releases during the month of September namely "Badmind" and "How It Goes" Etana is again introducing another single this time for ace producer Shane Brown on his Jukeboxx Label. The song simply dubbed "Loose Talking" takes on the issue of idle conversing that many people often indulge in on a daily basis. Etana who is known for inspiring positivity amongst the youth exposes her intense side and wastes no time in pointing out the bad vibes singing. "What mek you chat so much gibberish, mount mussy have diarrhea keep talking sh*t, why you keep siting on people business, while yours is spoil rotten and needs to be fixed".

Easily one her most decisive songs "Loose Talking" speaks to a direct issue and unlike "Roots"
or any of her other militant tracks is not coated with sub thoughts on similar problems its simply about as she says in her intro "people who have nothing progressive to say".

Etana who will be traveling to the Bahamas at the end of the month is current running a Fan Club sweepstakes Competition along with the Star which allows persons to submit entries to win a trip to the island with her.

CHECK IT OUT CLICK HERE

Kanye West had a listening party in Los Angeles for his new album "808s & Heartbreak", and according to Fader magazine the entire album is singing, yes I said it right ALL SINGING.

The only rapping on the album is a duet with "Lil Wayne", and another with "Young Jeezy". Now, I don't know if you are familiar with his newly released single "Love Lockdown", people either love it or hate it, I happen to love it, but an entire album of Kanye singing, I'm not sure how I feel about it.

As a matter of fact, most of the songs are done "at la T- Pain", meaning he uses that "autotune/vocoder".

The best of the best dancers from Jamaica are in this video, but if you can tell me what OVERMARZ is wearing at the minute point where you see him, e-mail me at worldflavas@gmail.com and you will win an autograph mix cd from Mentally Madness feat OVERMARZ hit song NO LINGA.

I love this video, it's like a mini movie about love, Chris Brown is definitely doing his thing, seems like he can't stop, would he be the Michael Jackson or Price of this generation?

Anthony B European Tour is not going so well, 3 days after his concert was canceled in Vitry-Le-Francois, seems like his troubles are far from over.

Anthony B's France Tour is scheduled until November 5th, but already The association "Tjenbe Red", who was responsible for Sizzla's May show cancellation, is working hard on pressuring Anthony B to sign the "Reggae Compassionate act" condemning homophobic lyrics.

"Tjenbe Red" also demands that the promoters "Mediacom" assure that any Reggae artist they schedule thereafter sign the act.

We all are familiar with Rap Stars retiring from the business like Jay Z, but when Mr.Vegas announced that he was retiring from the music industry, everyone from fans to insiders in the business were shocked.

he announced that he wanted to give his time to God and spend more time with his children, but in an interview the the Jamaican newspaper the Star, Mr.Vegas said

"Some people term it wrong and are saying Vegas retire from music but, if you have a God-given talent and you don't use it, it's like you are being ungrateful,"

"There are different types of music. I get my voice to sing so I can't just shut up and never open my mouth again."

We at WorldFlavas.com would like to publicly send our condolences to Bounty Killer and his extended family in this their time of grievance. The sad news of his fathers passing has resonated throughout the entertainment industry and people everywhere in the world have been showing their support in whatever way they can.

According to Honda the V4 Concept Model represents "the new beginning" for the brand's production motorcycles. Conceived around the trademark 4-cylinder V-engine, the V4 Concept Model "expresses functional beauty as well as a more sensual image to appeal more to the emotions of people." Among the concepts behind the V4 Concept model are an increased focus on emotional and sensual performance and on the human-fitting match of rider and machine.

50 Cent made his debut as a director in a very smart way, not only will his album probably sell off because of this, but the movie will definitely put him on the map as a serious director.

Call it a brilliant marketing move, but on 50 next album due out Dec 9th, not only will Eminem and Dr.Dre join him on the album, but "Before I self destruct" will include a feature-length movie about an inner city boy named Clarence who sets to avenge the death of his mother.

50 Cent wrote, directed and starred in the film. "My film captures the harsh realities that reflect so many communities today," 50 Cent says statement. "There will be some who will greatly identify with the characters and the situations presented and then there will be others who may be shocked at the struggles that go on in the inner city. I made the film for both groups."

(Kingston, Jamaica)

A creation of Danesia Williams who also plays the role of Editor-In-Chief of the print publication Island Groove Magazine is on its second Volume. In this issue pop sensation Barbee clears the air on amongst other things her relationship with Beenie Man and Pregnancy.
Known for a little spice Island Groove has been slowly creeping into the mainstreams of dancehall and has already feature artists like D Angel, Cecile and Danielle.  The Magazine can be bought in local Book Stores and Pharmacies at a retail price of JA$250.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY

http://www.myspace.com/islandmag

Malaika please help me,

I have been with my man for a while now and I am not in love with him anymore, the thing is we have a great relationship, we laugh and play a lot, we go out, we have all the same friends, really we are friends more than man and woman.

I can't even complain and say that he treats me bad or cheats, he is very generous and spoils me like a princess, but there is no passion. I don't even want to kiss him, let alone have sex with him.

I don't know what to do because I can't say that I have a good reason to end it, it's just that I fell out of love with him at some point, and now I want more. This is not even about someone else, I just want more. What should I do, should I stay since he treats me so good?

Confused T

OVERMARZ TEACHING THE UK THE FOOTLOOSE

OVERMARZ !!! Scroll down and check the feature on dancing and singing sensation OVERMARZ, stay tune all month for more.

So Useless but somewhat entertaining Paris Hilton has a show on TV, the object of this "reality" show is to find Paris a new best friend. The latest BFF to be eliminated is Jamaican born (Ocho Rios) Baje Fletcher.
 
Now this is my issue with her, she says "Hilton is simply `looking for puppets that she can control, and this `sista` actually has a mind of her own." "Most of them acted like overgrown kids and just got on my nerves -- if I didn`t separate from the circus clowns, I would have lost my temper many times. I thought coming on the show would have showed me a different side of life, but it didn`t. I shop, travel and party with the best of them daily."

 So if this is how you feel, why were you on the show in the first place? I am sure you knew enough about Paris Hilton, whatever, you are sore because you got the boot, that's all!

A Moment in Time - Beres Hammond on VP.

The Best of Dennis Brown: The Ninety Years on Universal.

Legalize it - Peter Tosh on Legacy/RSM/Red.

Masacre Musical - De La Ghetto on Sony BMG.

This is the second single released from Beyonce's new album, her album is coming out soon and from what I understand it is a double cd, with one cd Beyonce, and the other cd her alter ego Sasha Fierce, oh y'all didn't know she had an alter ego, yup she does, Sasha can even rap!

Elephant Man say Sweep and the world start push broom. The video shot everything proper and of course who but Usian Bolt a mek a cameo appearance.

So I haven't been talking to much about this new reality tv show on VH-1, partly because until I saw the previews I refuse to believe it, but of course just as New York got her spin off from Flava Flav, real and chance get theirs off I love New York. So the story is the same, Real and Chance are looking for love, what shocked me is that the contestants are women, but rumors are going around that one of the lady is really a man, now that makes sense. Anyways, of course I will be tuning in, after all, no one can turn their head away from a train wreck.

Let me tell you a secret about myself, I LOVEEEEEEEEE DANCING, and everything associated with it. My friends and I even take great pleasure in just buying DVD's and watching the crowd move, and when the one song comes on, with the just the right moves, we will be up in the living room learning the steps.

Such a song, and such a dancer has the world of Dancehall in a craze right now, his name is Overmarz, and yes if you google him you will see different deviation of his name, but they all point to the man who brought us the "Raging Bull" craze, OVERMARS.

From the Ravers Clavers Dance crew, Marlon "Overmarz" Hardy has emerged. From a young age his talent to entertain the crowd was obvious and from this came such dances as, "Conquer Dem, Kiki, Virus Spin, Elderly Dip, Raging Bull" and the #1 Hit single and Dance Move "FOOTLOOSE".

The transition from dancer to entertainer was an obvious one for Overmarz, who by the way was nicknamed Overmarz for his admiration to a European Football player. It seemed that every song Overmarz heard on the dance floor spoke to him and the steps just created themselves...

Flashback video "Raging Bull" Mr.Vegas feat Overmars(z), check from more on Overmarz tomorrow!

Can she do anything wrong? I swear she is the ICON DIVA of our generation and I absolutely love her!

Held On Friday October 10th, 2008
@ Indies Bar & Grill
(Kingston, Jamaica)
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Fresh out the lab Dancehall Duo DNS hot new singles "Never Tell You Leave" and "Money Fi Mek" are out and WorldFlavas has the tracks available for your listening pleasure. A Feature on the High Grade Riddim by popular producer Tension "Never Tell You Leave is a One Drop teaser for the ladies and finds DNS showing their versatility with some soulful melodies while the DJ Karim track "Money Fi Mek" is by far a street anthem in the making. Pahma G who manages the duo told WorldFlavas he's impressed with the new songs and thinks DNS definitely has some thing to offer dancehall music.

FOR "MONEY FI MEK" CLICK HERE

FOR "NEVER TELL YOU LEAVE" CLICK HERE

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Coming off successful productions like his Riches and Prayer Riddims dancehall producer Austin "Kevin" Green of Pay Day Music Productions is now introducing his latest work the Grung Gahd Riddim.

The Riddim features singles from heavy weights like the general Bounty Killer and the Energy God Elephant Man while upcoming artists Badd Cash, Boom Steppa, Lando, Di Unusual, Mitch, Carlos Turner, Faithful, Firey, Jay Mckay and Nymron completes the project listing.

Kevin who is well known for his production work has release a number of huge productions including the F 150, Vaccum, Hypnatic, Gangsta Beat and 100 Watts Riddims which featured the Gargamel Buju Banton, Assassin, Sizzla, Vybz Kartel and Spragga Benz amongst others.

For more information about the Grung Gahd Riddim log-on to www.myspace.com/paydayinc

Yep its still our weekly Wednesday Feature but hey since Daggering Never Postpone here we are, Check out this weeks photos.

Macka Diamond is forming the Galliance with Lady G, Queen Paula, Black Queen, Champagne, dancers Dahlia and Latesha! Do not confuse Macka Diamond's Money O Galliance with the Alliance off spring Galliance.

Macka says that if the original Galliance have an issue with her using the name she will gladly change it, or the ladies are more than welcome to join the Money O Galliance.

Bounty Killa has issued a statement through his publicist Julian Jones Griffith "I guess we have done something good forming the Alliance and Macka wants to replicate it with her own Galliance."

He continued: "We have our own Galliance, Macka has hers but we don't have a problem with it, we endorse that. It's all positive. Macka Diamond is a great and long-standing friend of the Alliance so it's all positive."

(JAMAICA STAR)
Family members of legendary reggae/rocksteady singer, Alton Ellis, say the singer, who has been battling cancer for several months, is not doing well.

Speaking with The Star last night from the United Kingdom, Clive Ellis, one of Alton's sons, revealed that the family was not very optimistic as it relates to Alton surviving the fight with the disease. "We can't say we are hoping for the best in this situation. The family is looking for the worst," Clive said regretfully. "He is gasping for air. He is not talking, he is not moving, I don't think he is going to come out on top of this fight." Clive said the family was still trying to keep strong in these difficult times.

I spoke about this song and played it on WorldFLavas Radio, it is called Bust Your Window, and I am sure we all know a lady or two, who got carried away and Bust a window or two! Trey Songz made a reply song to this...but the original is the best!

The quest is on to find the next big thing and more people are trying to harder than ever to go green. I predict in the next few months that we will be exposed to some new breathetaking inventions, products which are more environmentally friendly and more energy efficient. Here is one invention which some people may find really interesting. Hey there is a market for everything even garbage, not saying this is... but seriously there is.

So Lil Wayne celebrated his birthday in Miami on Tuesday night, and what did he get from his Baby Daddy, I mean from his Daddy Baby......drum roll please....A MILLION DOLLARS CASH!!

SOURCE: JAMAICA STAR
Merciless, popular for Mavis and Ol Galis, among other 1990s songs, and who was involved in two memorable clashes at Sting, has recently returned to the music scene with lyrical battling on his mind. He has sent out the word to Bounty Killer and Cobra, among others, but Cobra is not impressed.

"Merciless now, him come from wherever he was, a tell dis bag a lie, a do song 'bout tell Cobra him dey yah. Imagine, you off a de pace so long, so called sey yu res' so long an' you a come tell a man sey you deh ya? Yu fi tell some ooman sey yu deh ya!" Cobra told THE STAR in an extensive interview ahead of the launch of his Helter Skelter album this month.

Finally!!!!!!!!!

We all know that Jay Z and Beyonce were married but they never publicly admit it, as a matter of fact, they never even admitted dating, but in the November Essence issue, she opens up about her secret wedding.

She says that "she is not a traditional woman" and that is one of the reason that they kept the wedding small and at Jay Z's penthouse in Manhattan. She adds, "It's been my day so many days already."

Despite being engaged, she never confirmed rumors or wore a ring.

"People put too much emphasis on that," says the singer, whose new album drops Nov. 18. "It's just material, and it's just silly to me."

(Instead, the couple have matching IV tattoos on their ring fingers. They were each born on the fourth day of a month - Beyonce on September 4; Jay Z December 4. They wed on April 4.)

On October 7, 2008 the second debate between the presidential candidates senator Barack Obama and senator John Mccain was held at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Watch the debate in it's entirety.

Friday Night session PM Studio WorldFlavas Radio PT2, Dimon of Rising Star and Hiawonda.

Young Blade on the mic on WorldFlavas Radio
at the PM studio in Queens, NY. Supa D and Madd Suga of Mentally Madness sound behind the table.

People around the world must understand that IF Mc Cain wins this election, it will affect the entire world, from Jamaica to Japan. If you can vote, it is your duty to vote, and yes, one vote can make a difference.

Meet reggae artiste, Nature.

Born Andre Obrien Ellis in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this young musical warrior asserts that it is the music that chose him and not vice versa as is most times the case. "I have always loved music and therefore I can only say it is truly in my blood and therefore it is only natural that I pursue this musical path," he muses.

This past student of the Montego Bay high School in St James, notes that his first taste of the stage and the joys which a powerful performance can give, came from a talent competition at his alma mater back in 2002, where he won the singing category of the contest.

Nature stresses  that despite diverting from his musical path for a short while for a job in the tourism industry, the seed was firmly planted in music from that magical moment at the high school talent competition. Therefore it was only at time before 'nature' would take its course and this seed would ultimately germinate and he earnestly looks forward to due season when he can reap the fruits.

Dr. Evil's new album is coming out later this year and it promises to be hot, but for now check out his video with Sean Paul.

World's Smallest Pistol. Austria 2mm Pinfire Miniature Guns. - video powered by Metacafe
I am against guns and I do not advocate violence, but I thought this was amazing, not only are they small like earrings but they actually fire!

Half Pint - Essential Roots Anthology on Media GRP.

Mr.Vegas - The Best of Mr.Vegas on Greensleves.

George Phang - Power House Selectors volume 1, 2, 3,4 on VP.

Various Stars - The Very Best of Reggae Gold on Jet Stars.

Singer Da'Ville recently completed a photo shoot for his forthcoming album Itchiban.
The album is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2009. Under the direction of photographer Phillip Lynch and the team at Fashozy Records/D-Empire Management, the photo shoot took place in areas across Kingston including Moscow in Waterhouse. Itchiban which means number one in Japanese will be Da'Ville's third album for the Japanese based Avex Group label.

The album will feature production work from a prolific cadre of names including J Brown, Orville Thomas, Mighty Crown, Arif Cooper, and Delroy Foster. Da"Ville who recently performed at the third anniversary celebrations for music video channel Tempo (he performed along with the likes of Sparrow, Machel Montano, Destra, Ziggy Rankin and Denise Belfon), says the new album will contain fourteen tracks.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

It's new, its spunky, its hot, its REPJA the urban clothing line that has been branching out into the mainstreams. With a number of prominent entertainment figures like Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Tony Matterhorn, Cecile, Gyptian, Sadiki, Elephant Man, Delishus and the five star general Bounty Killer endorsing the brand its only a matter of time before it shot.

Check out more of REPJA's Clothing at www.repja.com

(Kingston, Jamaica)

As the curtain came down on New York Fashion Week, the fashion jet set headed to Europe with the camera shutter bugs for the second installment in the world fashion series - London Fashion Week (LFW) and one of Pulse's hot young stars Gaye Mc Donald was on hand to represent for Jamaica.

The former Caribbean Model Search winner flew to London for more than tea and crumpets as she raked in runway mileage for a number of top name designers. Organized by the British Fashion Council, the bi-annual, six day affair welcomed fashion heavy weights such as Vivienne Westwood along with Stella McCartney, Luella Bartley and scores more presenting their Spring/Summer 2009 collections.

Before even arriving in London, Mc Donald was selected by fashion queen Vivienne Westwood for her Red Label collection. The ever avant garde Brit presented a myriad of stripes, prints, plaid in the form of hooded dresses, severely tailored jackets complemented by vintage hats and scarves. Gaye beamed in the highly glamorized collection rocking shapely dresses complemented by Westwood's scarves. The 5'9" French Vogue stunner was also was also in demand for the Naomi Campbell inspired "Fashion For Relief" project. Slated to assist the White Ribbon Alliance - an international coalition helping to promote healthy pregnancies and childcare, flawless models and the fashion A-List stepped out in high style to raise funds for charity. Gaye joined several celebrities on the catwalk including Naomi Campbell, R&B Singer Estelle, Male supermodel Tyson Beckford, Supermodels Agyness Deyn and Kate Hudson, US actress Mischa Barton and Outkast's frontman cum fashion designer, Andre 3000.

Cameal Davis made history as the first woman to win Digicel Rising Star competition, her performance gave me goose bumps, Congratulations Cameal! (Thanks Brian Max for footage)

(Ms. Raine Inc.): Road Block Radio, Race Entertainment, MG Promotions and Team A Promotions have decided to bring the heart of the 'gully' to the center of New Jersey's swanky middle class by presenting Jamaica's infamously famous 'Gully Gaad' at the posh Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, NJ.

Hosted by popular radio personalities Dahved Levy of New York's WBLS, and Road Block Radio's Banky Hype and Greng Greng, the 'Gangsta fi Life' Mavado will launch his assault on Elizabeth On Sunday, October 26th, with his band of lyrical terrorists out of the Alliance camp. Slated to be one of Elizabeth's highly anticipated, if not unusual, events, organizer Casey 'G City' Rankine is confident that such an unprecedented move is exactly what the genre needs. Who says the gully can't do the Ritz," G City jokingly questions, before seriously stating that "Dancehall Reggae is one of the most popular musical genres in the world. Our musical culture has influenced language, dance, and fashion across the globe.

It is high time that we step it up a few notches, and present our artists in the style and manner befitting to world-class artists." Mavado & Friends Live in Concert at the Ritz, takes place on Sunday, October 26th at the Ritz Theatre (1148 East Jersey Street) in Elizabeth, NJ. Doors open at 5pm and show time is at 7pm sharp. Limited advance tickets start at $35. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at various locations throughout the New York/New Jersey area. For a full listing of ticket outlets. Log on to www.roadblockradio.com, or call Road Block Radio at 973-418-3019 or 973-573-8154.

Held On Saturday October 4th, 2008
@ The National Stadium
(Kingston, Jamaica)
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE

In case you missed it worldflavas.com has the amazing footage.

CHECK IT OUT

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Dubbed the Energy God of Dancehall veteran deejay Elephant Man took it up a notch in the National Stadium as he performed to a sizable Jamaican audience at the Olympic Grand Gala yesterday. Dressed in Ed Hardy from head to toe Ele took the fans on a roller coaster ride add the usual spice and antics to his performance. From his signature dance the Gully Creeper to the now favored Sweep Ele left no stones unturned and had the crowd raving for more.

CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE WORLDFLAVAS.COM FOOTAGE

Just about everyone loves video games, and usually I am against violence and all, but this 50 cent game actually looks real good, so why the hold up?

I don't know if you know the name KIMBO SLICE, but he started out as a street fighter feared by many if not all. His fame became so big that he now fights on a professional level. All I have to say is this, he tripped so the other fighter took advantage of it, as well he should, but when Kimbo comes back, I feel so sorry for his opponent. He's gonna get it...

GREENSBORO, N.C.- Janet Jackson has postponed three more shows because of an undisclosed illness.

Her publicist said in an e-mail late Saturday that Jackson was postponing a Saturday show in Greensboro, N.C., one on Sunday in Atlanta and a third on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.

A statement from Jackson said she arrived in Greensboro, N.C., hoping to perform there Saturday, but a local doctor advised that she not perform after it became "evident" she was not fully recovered.

I really need to gather myself to write this story. Another life lost to senseless violence. This report says it better than me, as unfortunately I am filled with anger. PLEASE READ THE WHOLE STORY.

LOS ANGELES - The unlikely stars of Ice Cube's new video are the grieving relatives of a 17-year-old high school football star who was shot to death outside his home. The song "Why Me?" speaks out against senseless violence and gun crime devastating communities. Cube says Jamiel Shaw Jr.'s family is a powerful illustration of the pain that lingers after a murder. "It just was a tragic, tragic story of why," Cube says. "Young people are dying for no reason all over the world that don't know why. It's ugly, everywhere."

L - R: Tameka Reynolds (Managing Director, Free People Entertainment), Paul Wright (Road Manager), Karlene Walters (Marketing Consultant, J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.), Neah Lis (Hair Stylist & Designer), D'Angel, John Gordon (Make-up Artist)
The G-FORCE baton has been passed from Reggae/Dancehall songstress Tanya Stephens who originally set the foundation for the brand to the blazing dancehall sensation Michelle Downer, more popularly known as D'Angel.

In honor of Usain Bolt and all the Jamaican athletes. Lucky me, I got to see this song performed Live in the WorldFlavas Radio studio by Hiawonda. Check out my story on Hiawonda.

The 2008 Vice Presidential Debate was held Thursday, September 2nd between senator Joe Biden of Delaware and Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. Watch the full debate if you missed it.

ABUJA (AFP) - Nigeria will re-name streets after music legends Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Bob Marley, as well as Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, a minister said on Wednesday.

Names of some 80 streets in Nigeria's administrative capital are to be rebranded in coming days, some of them stripping off names of former military governors, the minister said.

Without specifying the ex-state governors whose names will be struck off roads in an Abuja suburb resided by legislators, Federal Capital Territory minister Aliyu Umar said some of the roads had been "inappropriately named".

I absolutely love this song, I think I play it so much that my car is sick of it!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Natalie Cole has been released from the hospital in New York and is now back home, Access Hollywood has confirmed. The legendary songstress was hospitalized last month after falling ill due to the effects of chemotherapy, which was being used to combat liver disease from Hepatitis C. But after two weeks in the hospital, Cole is finally back home -- however, her treatment continues.

"Natalie is in Los Angeles and is receiving kidney dialysis," a rep for the singer told Access. "This is totally unrelated to her Hepatitis C, which is under control."

Beyonce braved mother nature to perform at the Bermuda Festival.

She sang her heart out for 2 hours in the rain from her Destiny's Child days to the Diva we now know simply as BEYONCE!

She was paid 1 million dollars and you know what? I'm not mad at her, her sister Solange was also in attendance and also performed, and announce to the media that she wrote one of the songs for her sister's new album.

Beyonce's 2 new single will hit the radio airwaves on Oct 14th and videos were already filmed. I can't wait to see it, and I promise to post it a.s.a.p

(Kingston, Jamaica)

After days of preliminary knockout competition Etana yesterday chose the three winners of her Dance Competition which was organized as part of the Star Newspaper Artist for the month of September. Held at the Phillip Serlock Center on the grounds of UWI a number of college students came out to see the strong one as she and her panel of judges which included Michael Holgate, Kameica Reid, Renardo Lewis and Onaje Bell watched presentations from the finalists.

From the get go there were a number of crowd favorites which included Fyah and Kelly Ann Robinson who displayed great dancing and choreography technique not to mention stage presence. Members of the audience were also invited to participate in the last section of the finals which entailed learning a new peice to one of Etana's album tracks and with some enthusiasm several people came on stage and gave it their best effort.

Held On October 2nd, 2008
(Kingston, Jamaica)
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE

"What does that mean" is the repeated question a number of persons have been asking about the symbols on the WorldFlavas.com T Shirts and so we thought it was time to let everybody know what it represents and why.

The symbols are actually Japanese literature which translates to WorldFlavas and it represents the connection our website has with the Japanese dancehall / reggae market. At present WorldFlavas.com is complimented by WorldFlavasRadio.com which is our web-based radio station that features disc jocks from around the world, places like Canada, U.K, St. Kitts and of course New York.

Based in Japan DJ Soma is one of our most rated disc jocks who has been blazing the airwaves every Sunday bringing with him a sizable Japanese online community of people who are pro dancehall. In essence our tag-line "Uniting The World Through Music" represents our vision of breaking down language and other barrier in music and so we thought it fit to cater to everybody, thus the symbols.

The world is coming to an end, not only is this grown man so impatient for a big mac and punches an innocent 16 years old girl, but he does it in front of his kids. Find him and lock his a$$ up!

I would really love some feedback on this, so feel free to comment.

I was waiting for a proper introduction to Vybz Rum and his line of condom "Daggering", what better way than in a new video by Vybz Kartel.

This is Usher New video, the one that allegedly caused such a chaos by the kissing scene between Usher and the video Vixen!

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Amelia "Milk" Sewell WorldFlavas.com would like to officially wish you good luck and gods speed in all your future endeavors. They're are always set backs in life but never give up, stay strong and continue being the beautiful, outspoken, intelligent and witty person that you are.

To the World and Beyond...

Check out exclusive Daggering photos from some of the hottest parties, this and every Wednesday.

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Creatively designed to show both the gritty garrison and poised professional side of dancehall deejay Busy Signal BackAYard's latest print, issue # 8  is the talk of the town. Probably the hottest cover since the gargamel Buju Banton made Issue #6 the rated "Big People Ting" Publication is a must, packing tones of photos and some Q&A sessions with people like Bugle, Alibra, Esco, RDX and of course the signal himself.

Made in Jamaica the Magazine has had cover features from people like Baby Cham, Elephant Man, and a group cover featuring female artists likes Tami Chin, Tessanne Chin and Kris Kelli among others. Look out for BackAYard Magazine in a Bookstore or Pharmacy near you.